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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

R70 LELMOT history

R70 LEL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 66,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

R70 LEL silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,714 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R70 LEL was last recorded at 66,714 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 6,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,561 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,153 miles
Average per year
4,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,714 miles
  • 2025 – 60,561 miles
  • 2024 – 53,007 miles
  • 2023 – 48,295 miles
  • 2022 – 44,177 miles
  • 2021 – 39,993 miles
  • 2020 – 37,616 miles
  • 2019 – 33,699 miles
  • 2018 – 30,188 miles
  • 2016 – 22,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,714 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18Y

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,714 miles (+6,153)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    942968291028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass60,561 miles (+7,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,561 miles
    Test number
    982742851150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass53,007 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    615346461505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,295 miles
    Test number
    992439740663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18Y (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail48,295 miles (+4,118)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,295 miles
    Test number
    434469412906
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18Y (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass44,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,177 miles
    Test number
    252637791657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,176 miles (+4,183)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    266042197146
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18yxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass39,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    521539291069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail39,992 miles (+2,376)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,992 miles
    Test number
    784541625413
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass37,616 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,616 miles
    Test number
    431798285449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,699 miles (+3,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,699 miles
    Test number
    540969404236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass30,188 miles (+7,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    611252330881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass22,202 miles (+6,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,202 miles
    Test number
    750882445393
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  14. Pass15,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,745 miles
    Test number
    918652253096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R70 LEL

Does R70 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LEL is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R70 LEL?
The MOT on R70 LEL is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R70 LEL done?
R70 LEL was recorded at 66,714 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,749 miles a year.
Has R70 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LEL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on R70 LEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R70 LEL find?
R70 LEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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